Saudi Pro League ~ Al Nassr vs Al Ettifaq | Match info, preview & Lineup

Al Nassr vs Al Ettifaq
MATCH	Saudi Pro League
DATE	25 - 08 - 2026
TIME	11.30 PM IST
STADIUM	Dammam

Match Live Info

Possible Lineups

Al-Nassr possible starting lineup:

Bento; Al-Nasser, Simakan, Martinez, Al-Ghanam; Coman, Angelo Gabriel, Alhassan, Mane; Felix, Ronaldo

Al Ettifaq vs Al Nassr: Match Preview

Al Nassr will travel to the Al Ettifaq Club Stadium for a highly anticipated Saudi Pro League 2026-27 Matchweek 3 clash against Al Ettifaq. Both teams have made positive starts to the new league campaign, making this an intriguing encounter.

Al Ettifaq have collected maximum points from their opening two league matches. The Commandos began with an impressive 4-2 victory over Al Riyadh before securing a narrow 1-0 win against Al Fateh. However, their Saudi King’s Cup journey ended early after a 1-0 defeat to Al Jabalain.

Al Nassr have also enjoyed a strong start under Ange Postecoglou. The Big Yellow opened their league campaign with a convincing 3-0 victory over Al Fateh before defeating Al Diriyah 4-1 in the Saudi King’s Cup to book their place in the round of 16.

Their most recent outing was even more impressive, as Al Nassr dominated Al Riyadh and secured a comfortable 4-0 victory.

Will Cristiano Ronaldo play against Al Ettifaq?

Cristiano Ronaldo has already made his first appearance of the 2026-27 season. The Portuguese superstar came off the bench against Al Riyadh and marked his return with a goal in Al Nassr’s 4-0 victory.

The 41-year-old is fit and has been training with the first team ahead of the Al Ettifaq clash. Ronaldo is expected to feature in the match, although it remains to be seen whether he will start or begin on the bench.

Ronaldo has also enjoyed success against Al Ettifaq, scoring twice in his last four appearances against the Commandos. His presence could once again prove decisive for Al Nassr.

The veteran forward is also closing in on the extraordinary 1,000-goal milestone. Ronaldo currently has 977 career goals, with his most recent strike coming against Al Riyadh.

With both teams starting the season strongly and Ronaldo chasing another landmark, the Al Ettifaq vs Al Nassr clash promises to be one of the standout fixtures of Matchweek 3.